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01 Apr 2015 8:51:50am

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People will hear what they want to or expect to hear, regardless of what the science says. This isn't limited to climate change, and unfortunately in the case of ACC the science is often not as cohesive in its message as it might be, which allows for further polarisation and debate. However the bottom line is that we dont know exactly to what extent ACC is affecting global climate and the potential consequences of this. We can only guess and often predictions are wrong.While polititians and the public spend time debating the nitty gritty of ACC, we are not looking at the bigger picture and asking the right questions. Like 'is how we are living on this planet sustainble?' Shouldn't we be aiming to reduce our planetary footprint regardless? Arent we already having problems supplying food and fresh water to much of the world's population? Aren't issues of over-consumption and waste issues that need to be addressed anyway? Perhaps addressing climate change would bring these issues into focus under a cohesive banner?